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Dear hubby was sad not to have the polka dots of color in the room anymore!
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Now after, paint really does make so much difference. Oops, forgot to put the cordless drill away. Why did I need it? See the shelf in the above before picture, I took it down.
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The dining area of our great room.
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I need to find some plates for my hutch. I wish I had a Home Goods store closer. The stain glass on the top of the hutch, it came from my husband's grandparents. They ran a general store for years and this is one of the windows from that store. My in-laws gave all 4 of their children one of the windows a couple of years ago, I just love the look and the history. A very special gift.
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The family room area. Hubby built the shelves on this wall, not the lower cabinets, just the open shelving, he did a wonderful job.
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Fall decorations on the buffet.
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Different view:
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My $40 chair looks so much better in this area, the lamp hides the thermostat.
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The sofa table was right behind the sofa in the before picture. By taking down the oak shelf, I moved table to the wall. The black frame was an old brass frame from my aunt, spray paint totally changes the look.
I need to paint a small entryway (you can see it in the 2nd before picture) off this room on Saturday. After painting this large room, the entryway will seam like a piece of cake.
I have been busy teaching classes- 2 purse classes, one kids' class tomorrow and I went to my ASG meeting tonight. Sewing at home? A little bit, working on Simplicity 4077 blouse, maybe I can get it done soon, for an easy blouse it is taking forever.
The colour you have chosen is very welcoming. A lovely room.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color! Love your decorating--looks a lot like mine. I guess we have similar tastes!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Good color choice.
ReplyDeleteLOL! I can tell that you sew!
ReplyDelete"After painting this large room, the entryway will ===seam=== like a piece of cake."
Beautiful color. I know you'll enjoy that.
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What a great and unexpected post - your living room looks great. Do you feel an urge to do new home dec stuff just because? :-)
ReplyDeleteI need a LAUGH sign in my living room. Maybe I should sew one.
The anti-spam word for this comment is taste - how very accurate. :-)
Very pretty Lori! I love the color too. Redoing a room always makes me love my home all over again.
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